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Q& A with the 2026-2027 Lake Hill PAC

Q: Who is on the PAC Executive this year?

A: The Executive consists of five members (Megan & Emma are co-presidents, Anita is the vice-president, Holly is the secretary and Mike is the treasurer). Everyone has a full-time job so we are very good at being flexible and efficient!

Q: What is the purpose of a PAC?

A: The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) acts as a liaison between parents and school staff and works to help build a strong school community. Over the years the role of the Lake Hill PAC has been to organize several events to bring the school community together while also doing some fundraising.

Q: What kinds of events does the Lake Hill PAC organize?

A: The PAC organizes a variety of community-building and fundraising events throughout the year, including: Welcome Back Party (September), Scarecrow Stomp (October), Community Craft Fair (November), Holiday Gift Shop (December), Bike to School Weeks (fall and spring), Family Movie Night (January), Family Board Game Night (February), and other activities such as fun lunch, staff appreciation lunch, bottle drives, spirit wear, art cards, and more!

Q: What other funding does the PAC manage?

A: The PAC administers the BC Gaming Grant, which provides important funding for extracurricular activities and student engagement opportunities (e.g. Science Ventures). Without an active PAC, schools are not eligible to receive this funding.

Q: How are PAC funds used?

A: All funds raised by the PAC go back into Lake Hill to:

Help cover field trips so families don’t have to pay out of pocket (yay!)
Support upgrades to classrooms, the library, the music room and performances
Fund larger projects such as a new sound system, projection screen, playgrounds, and play spaces. We are currently trying to raise funds for a third playground on school grounds.

Q: What does the PAC Executive do?

A: The Executive is a small group of individuals who lead on PAC event planning and spending. The PAC Executive relies on all parents at Lake Hill to make sure events and activities are a success through volunteer sign ups.

Q: When does the PAC meet and what do you discuss?

A: Meetings are held online, second Wednesdays of the month at 7:30pm. All parents at Lake Hill are invited to join PAC meetings. We discuss past and upcoming events and Principal Johnson provides an update on past and future happenings at the school. A link to a virtual meeting will be sent out to parents before each meeting.

Q: I am busy, how can I support events at Lake Hill?

A: Good news: There are options for all work schedules and abilities. You can help by:

Volunteering at one event per year. One volunteer shift takes as little as 30 minutes to 1 hour of your time. Signing up early means we don’t have to beg for volunteers or cancel events.
Sign up to help with at least one hot lunch distribution shift. This is fast and easy work, and takes place just before lunchtime on a Friday.

Curious for more or want to help out? Let us know lakehillpac@gmail.com

PAC Meeting Minutes are shared online. Access past meeting minutes here:

Click on links below to access specific minutes from past meetings:

2026_04 Lake Hill PAC Minutes April

2026_02 Lake Hill PAC Minutes February

2025_11 Lake Hill PAC Minutes November

2025_Oct Lake Hill PAC Meeting Minutes

2025_09 Lake Hill PAC Meeting Minutes

2025_06 Lake Hill PAC Meeting Minutes

2025_05 Lake Hill PAC Minutes AGM May

2025_04 Lake Hill PAC Meeting Minutes April

2025_02 Lake Hill PAC Meeting Minutes